Dear Brian ... as long as Canon has many customers like you, we will never get a camera with the qualities of both the 5D 3 [6 fps + EF-mount] AND the D800 [everything else] at the price of the latter. :-)

briansquibb

Dear Brian ... as long as Canon has many customers like you, we will never get a camera with the qualities of both the 5D 3 [6 fps + EF-mount] AND the D800 [everything else] at the price of the latter. :-)

Yep you wrong yet again - I am not looking for either a 5DIII or a D800 - so why would I care?

Well there are two trolls who have come out of the closet. Go back to NR lads

why should we? Up to now (!) I am still a Canon user, so I am fully entitled to write here. Plus, it is way too much fun to shake up deeply devoted Canon fanboys in their beliefs with facts. And even more fun to drive Canon-sponsored posters thru town! ;-)

Nikon's D600 as currently rumored over on NR will quite likely be the next tough test of the Canon-devotees unwavering faith. It may well deliver as much or more than the Canon 5D 3 at less than half of the cost. Slightly more resolution, almost for sure more DR, quite likely also same speed 6 fps, heck, maybe even 7? plus a very capable AF-system (probably even working at f/8).

Not that I care for it in the least, but to test the Canonites creed, Nikon may even put better video in it? ;-)

rj79in

Well there are two trolls who have come out of the closet. Go back to NR lads

why should we? Up to now (!) I am still a Canon user, so I am fully entitled to write here. Plus, it is way too much fun to shake up deeply devoted Canon fanboys in their beliefs with facts. And even more fun to drive Canon-sponsored posters thru town! ;-)

Nikon's D600 as currently rumored over on NR will quite likely be the next tough test of the Canon-devotees unwavering faith. It may well deliver as much or more than the Canon 5D 3 at less than half of the cost. Slightly more resolution, almost for sure more DR, quite likely also same speed 6 fps, heck, maybe even 7? plus a very capable AF-system (probably even working at f/8).

Not that I care for it in the least, but to test the Canonites creed, Nikon may even put better video in it? ;-)

Isn't it wonderful that neither Nikon nor Canon charges you for dreaming

Nikon's D600 as currently rumored over on NR will quite likely be the next tough test of the Canon-devotees unwavering faith. It may well deliver as much or more than the Canon 5D 3 at less than half of the cost. Slightly more resolution, almost for sure more DR, quite likely also same speed 6 fps, heck, maybe even 7? plus a very capable AF-system (probably even working at f/8).

if it's going to cost just $1500 is gonna destroy sales of d800 too … except nikon hasnt a very capable AF system on d800 so i doubt it would be implemented on D600

Nikon's D600 as currently rumored over on NR will quite likely be the next tough test of the Canon-devotees unwavering faith. It may well deliver as much or more than the Canon 5D 3 at less than half of the cost. Slightly more resolution, almost for sure more DR, quite likely also same speed 6 fps, heck, maybe even 7? plus a very capable AF-system (probably even working at f/8).

if it's going to cost just $1500 is gonna destroy sales of d800 too … except nikon hasnt a very capable AF system on d800 so i doubt it would be implemented on D600

No, the D600 will not destroy D800 sales.

If you want 36MP and you've got $3000 to spend on a camera, spending $1500 on a D600 that only has 24MP will not get you there. For people that are just looking for a full frame DSLR, the D600 will add new options for potential purchasers. So rather than ponder over spending $3000 and whether you can afford that much, you'll have the option of a camera at about half that price so lots of people that have been thinking about it can just say "Yes!"

Thought people on a few pages back said the d600 was going to be a crop camera, not full frame? I could be wrong... Either way I doubt the D800 will be effected unless it effects itself with shotty production that is currently going on, but it will eat into the D300s market tho... unless they cripple that series.

Haven't checked the thread during the weekend. I am so surprised more and more users join the discussion for the D600 rumor. I really hope Canon can hear the voices from non-PRO Canon users. Retain the strength and improve your weakness from competitors, then I will be happy to stay with you. Hopefully we can see a response from Canon soon.(Then I can plan to buy my new Canon lenses )

If you want 36MP and you've got $3000 to spend on a camera, spending $1500 on a D600 that only has 24MP will not get you there. For people that are just looking for a full frame DSLR, the D600 will add new options for potential purchasers. So rather than ponder over spending $3000 and whether you can afford that much, you'll have the option of a camera at about half that price so lots of people that have been thinking about it can just say "Yes!"

yes $3000 for a camera at 36mpix that is slower than my 450D taking photos. now the option for nikonians are 12mpix/36mpix, and the d800 has a better sensor than d700, so in my opinion a faster camera with a good sensor at 24mpix would kill also the d800 sales

of course i am talking about the dream camera of rumors spreading around; i guess the price of d600 will be higher and feature wise would not in the same League of d800, so it will not be a competitor of 5dmk3

jaduffy007

Cliff, I don't think switching is as costly as many make it out to be, especially if you buy (trade) used. Plenty of mint condition used equipment "out there". Just need to make sure Nikon makes lenses to replace your fav Canon glass. Nikon has great glass, but has winners and losers just like Canon. For example, if you use a Canon 17mm TS a lot, Nikon doesn't make a TS that's quite as good. On the other hand, Canon doesn't make a lens that equals Nikon's 14-24.

If the D600 really comes out at $1500 / 1600...wow. Especially after the D800, that will make many contemplate if they're on the "right ship". Canon would absolutely have to respond with a competing product imo. Not even a used 5d2 would be equal to the rumored D600.